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Star Trek is a science fiction television series documenting the adventures of the Starship Enterprise.

Tragic, but Not Untimely: Star Trek: Discovery Reveals How Important Character Deaths Should Be Handled on TV
Star Trek: Discovery has launched to a breathtaking debut — and all signs are that it's been a huge success for CBS. The network's reported a record number for single-day sign-ups for CBS All Access, their digital streaming service. Looking beyond the numbers though, it's the strength of the show's character-work that's delighting fans and critics alike. These first two episodes were surprisingly effective, and we wound up caring a great deal for the central characters. Unfortunately, this is a series where even the leads aren't safe... Of course, heavy spoilers follow for the first two episodes of Star Trek: Discovery.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Futurism
Remain Klingon: How the Villains of Star Trek: Discovery Present a Philosophical Critique of American Politics
The first two episodes of Star Trek: Discovery were breathtaking science-fiction, daring to boldly go where the franchise has never gone before. The series has given us a fascinating glimpse of Klingon culture, portraying the Klingons as the warrior race we know and love. What's more, it did so in true Star Trek fashion, presenting a Klingon resurgence with eerie modern-day parallels. Let's take a spoiler-filled look at the villains of Star Trek: Discovery.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Futurism
'Star Trek: Discovery' Is A Success — But What's Next For CBS All Access?
Star Trek: Discovery is proving to be a remarkable success for CBS, driving record subscriptions to the network's All Access streaming service. Only six episodes in, the series has performed well enough for the network to renew it for a second season. But that very decision raises intriguing questions about their future of CBS All Access, the streaming app on which Discovery exclusively streams.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Futurism
'Star Trek: Discovery' Officially Renewed For A Second Season
Star Trek is back with style. We're only six episodes into the first season of Star Trek: Discovery, the first new series since Enterprise came to an end back in 2005. It's clearly proving to be a tremendous success for CBS, who've just confirmed that Discovery has been renewed for a second season.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Futurism
'Star Trek Beyond' TV Spots Tease A Very Personal Story
As any Star Trek fan knows, next month sees the third film in the rebooted Star Trek franchise! With a budget of $150 million, and a cast including Chris Pine's Captain Kirk, Zachary Quinto's Spock, and Zoe Saldana's Uhura, the film will strand the crew of the USS Enterprise on a hostile world. But the TV Spots show a different angle...
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Futurism
'Star Trek: Discovery' Adds New Faces To The Cast: What You Need To Know
2017 is sure to be an exciting year for Star Trek fans, with the launch of the brand new TV series Star Trek: Discovery. Star Trek first hit our TV screens in 1966, but after the cancelation of Star Trek: Enterprise back in 2005, the franchise has existed solely on the big screen. That's finally changing, with Star Trek: Discovery airing on CBS All Access in May 2017, and then due to be streamed worldwide on #Netflix.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Futurism
Starfleet's Best & Brightest: Ranking The 'Star Trek' Captains
Star Trek is one of the most powerful franchises of all time. Spanning 12 movies and six TV series to date, totaling a whopping 726 episodes across 30 seasons! With Star Trek: Discovery on the way, the franchise is still growing.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Futurism
Chris Pine Says 'Star Trek' Can't Be Cerebral In 2016 - Is He Right?
As successful as the relaunched Star Trek franchise has been, it's also been controversial! J. J. Abrams rebooted the timeline and launched the U.S.S. Enterprise on a whole new voyage, with Chris Pine taking on the iconic role of James T. Kirk. Still, the reality is that Trekkies haven't always been impressed. Abrams has moved Star Trek away from its cerebral roots, away from its overt social commentary, and into the realm of 'action flick'.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Futurism
'Star Trek Beyond': Why Fans Owe Chris Pine An Apology
I approached Star Trek Beyond with a curious mix of hope and fear. On the one hand, while the first trailer hadn't impressed me, later TV slots had teased me that the story would have a lot of quality character-work rather than just nonstop action. On the other, I'd come across an interview with Chris Pine - who plays James T. Kirk - that left me infuriated.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Futurism
Khan You Believe It? Quentin Tarantino Could Helm A Star Trek Movie
Move over J.J. Abrams, there's a new big kahuna in town, and this is one guy who you don't want to mess with as he sets his sights on the Starship Enterprise. Abrams put his stamp on the world of Spock and Starfleet with Paramount's first two "reboot" entries in 2009 and 2013, while Justin Lin helmed last year's underwhelming Star Trek Beyond. With the whole series facing a black hole of uncertainty, could #QuentinTarantino be the one to steer #StarTrek somewhere that no fan has gone before.
By Tom Chapman8 years ago in Futurism
To Boldly Go Where All Shows Have Gone Before: 'Star Trek: Discovery' Was Supposed To Be An Anthology Series
The world of Star Trek is getting some new life later this year, and CBS is boldly taking us where no series has gone before (apart from Enterprise) to chart the earlier days of Starfleet in Star Trek: Discovery. An all-star cast of Michelle Yeoh, Jason Isaacs, and Sonequa Martin-Green will take to the bridge alongside some slick visuals and a faithful homage to Gene Roddenberry's '60s masterpiece.
By Tom Chapman8 years ago in Futurism
Not All Trekkies Are Paying: 'Star Trek: Discovery' Pilot Becomes Most Pirated Episode Within 24 Hours
Star Trek fans are a devoted lot. They will shell out the $10-$15 to see a new movie about their beloved U.S.S. Enterprise as shown by the last few Star Trek movies. However, when they are already paying for cable television and a streaming platform or two, fans aren't interested in another monthly payment for another proprietary service in order to watch new episodes of a series they're not quite sure about yet.
By Rachel Carrington8 years ago in Futurism